Attractions

Miami Science Museum and Planetarium

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The Miami Science Museum and Planetarium is a wonderful attraction for visitors of all ages, but especially for kids. The museum was started in 1950, but it was called The Junior Museum of Miami. The museum started at a different location, but moved to its current place in 1960. The addition of the planetarium was [...]

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Gold Coast Railroad Museum

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Located in the heart of Miami is the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Located next to the Miami Metro Zoo, the museum opened its doors in 1956 and is home to many fascinating exhibits.

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Matheson Hammock Park Beach

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Matheson Hammock Park Beach continues to be one of the more popular attractions in Miami. While vacationers tend to love this spot, many of the areas locals also regularly go to these facilities. Whether it is for a special occasion or just to have fun with family, Matheson Hammock Park Beach offers many activities and [...]

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Bill Baggs Park Cape Florida

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park has much to offer people taking the time to visit this park. There are truly a plethora of activities to partake in at Bill Baggs Cape Florida. Whether you want to walk along the lighthouse and enjoy the history of this scenic park or go for an exhilarating bike [...]

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Parasailing in Miami Beach

Parasailing in Miami Beach

Imagine viewing the Atlantic Ocean from an entirely different perspective, from up to 600 feet above the water. You can do just that by going parasailing in Miami Beach. The views of the sandbars, sea turtles, manta rays, manatees and tropical fish will be sights you will never forget. But it’s not just the ocean [...]

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Visiting Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

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Visitors and residents in the Miami area are sure to want to take at least one trip to Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. This National Historic Landmark is also an accredited member of the American Association of Museums. Open to the public 364 days each year this beautiful retreat is something absolutely remarkable and a wonderful [...]

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Oleta River State Park

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Nature and outdoors are not usually the first words one thinks of when asked to describe the Miami, Florida area. Discover Oleta River State Park, the state’s largest urban park. Oleta River State Park sits on the banks of Biscayne Bay.

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Sunny Isles Golden Beach

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Sunny Isles  Golden Beach are both located on a barrier island off the coast of Florida. Being neighboring cities, they offer tourists a tropical vacation spot complete with beautiful scenery, abundant water sports such as boating and fishing, and beaches for sunbathing. Also known as “Florida’s Riviera”, the cities are close to exclusive towns such [...]

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Visiting Coral Castle Museum

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Coral Castle, located just outside of Miami Florida, is one destination that everyone should see in person. But think of it more as a rock garden of gigantic proportions rather than an actual castle. This magnificent site has been features on That’s Incredible, In Search Of…You Asked For It! and Ripley’s Believe it or Not. [...]

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Visiting Everglades National Park

Visiting Everglades National Park

Visitors to the Everglades National Park are in for a truly unique experience. The Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States and plays host to a number of rare and endangered species. The area has also received a number of titles meant to recognize its significance including; World Heritage Site, [...]

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Visiting the Miami Beach Boardwalk

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Miami installed a boardwalk a few years ago that extends from South Point Park to North Beach and serves as a major artery for foot and bike traffic along this stretch. Including the winding ocean walk in South Beach, the mid island boardwalk and the North Beach walk its approximately 77 blocks to carry you [...]

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Visiting Parrot Jungle Island

Visiting Parrot Jungle Island

Parrot Jungle Island in Miami was the brain child of Franz Scherr. Scherr moved to America from Austria in 1911 and worked as a carpenter throughout the country. He always loved nature and when the opportunity to move to Homestead, Florida during the land boom of the 1920’s came along he and his family moved [...]

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Visiting the Miami MetroZoo

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The Miami MetroZoo is another testament to the fact that the city of Miami loves its animals. The Miami MetroZoo is the largest and oldest zoological garden in the state with a history that reaches back to the 1940’s and a current collection that includes more than 2,000 animals. It also has the noted distinction [...]

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Visiting Matheson Hammock Park

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If you are in the Miami Beach area and are looking for a beautiful and unique park to visit then a true can’t-miss is Matheson Hammock Park. Located conveniently in the Miami Beach area, the park is open daily from sunrise to sunset while the park office is open daily from 8AM-5PM. Matheson Hammock Park [...]

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Sun Life Stadium

Sun Life Stadium

The Miami Sun Life Stadium, formerly known as Dolphin Stadium and later Land Shark Stadium, recently underwent a groundbreaking transformation. Home to many historic teams such as: The Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins, Florida Atlantic University, and The Miami Hurricanes, the new area is unlike any other in the United States. Sun Life has been home [...]

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Swim With Dolphins in Miami

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There are some encounters and experiences in your life that will stay with you forever, rare moments that you’ll never forget. A swim with dolphins is one of those excursions that doesn’t come around often but stays fresh in your memory forever. The Miami Florida area has a number of places that offer different dolphin [...]

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Visiting Crandon Park Beach

Crandon Park Beach

The Miami Florida area is known for its fabulous beaches but one of the city’s parks and beaches that is often considered a favorite is the wonderful Crandon Park Beach. Crandon Park is located on the barrier island of Key Biscayne, sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. This park and beach really has [...]

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Nude And Topless Sunbathing In Miami Beach

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There’s no place like Miami Beach. The sun shines almost everyday of the year and with the ocean breezes blowing gently, it can make you feel like your on an exotic tropical island. South Beach in Miami is one of the hottest, trendiest places to visit. And for people who enjoy sunbathing in the nude, [...]

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Visiting the Miami Seaquarium

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If you’re interested in learning more about some of the animals that live in and around Florida the Miami Seaquarium provides an excellent opportunity to not only observe and learn but to get up close and personal with some of their magnificent inhabitants. Located on 38 acres with spectacular skyline views of the surrounding city. [...]

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Visiting Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

Miami is known as a happening hot spot for the trendy, chic and celebrity set but the city has a lot more to offer if you just know where to look. Miami was once a lush tropical paradise, inhabited mainly by beautiful flora and incredible fauna. If you’d like a glimpse at what the region [...]

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